State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security

 

Division of State Police

 

Superintendent Robert M. Coupe

DSP News Release: Monday, August 31, 2009- Morning Bank Robbery Investigation Underway

 

Location: Artisans Bank, 1124 Pulaski Highway, Glendale Plaza, Bear, Delaware, New Castle County

 

Date of Occurrence: Monday, August 31, 2009, at 9:11 a.m.

 

Suspect(s): Four subjects in custody at Delaware State Police Troop 2

 

Resume: Detectives from the Delaware State Police Robbery Squad at Troop 2 are currently investigating a bank robbery which occurred this morning in Bear. 

 

At approximately 9:11 a.m., Troopers were called for a robbery report at the Artisans Bank in Glendale Plaza.  Preliminary reports indicated four subjects robbed this location and fled eastbound on Route 40.  A short time later, officers from the New Castle County Police Department intercepted the vehicle at the Route 13 / 40 split in New Castle. 

 

The suspects were taken into custody without incident and are currently at Troop 2 in Glasgow where this investigation is ongoing.

 

A more complete release will be provided later this afternoon. 

 

 

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